APGAR SCORE
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Apgar Score.
Definitions
Apgar Score - as a noun
An assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness
Example Sentences
"The doctor assessed the baby's apgar score shortly after birth."
"A low apgar score can indicate distress or health problems in a newborn."
"The nurse recorded the apgar score on the baby's medical chart."
"The apgar score is based on the baby's appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration."
"The midwife reassured the parents that their baby had a perfect apgar score of 10."